Norman Schwagler

Current Address:

#2702 Building E

Upzone Apartments

No.11 Shangzu Street, Zhujiang New Town,

Tianhe, Guangzhou, China

Telephone: 86-186-8942-9747

E-mail: nschwagler@gmail.com

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

The American International School of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China; July 2011 -- Present

English, Social Studies and Drama Teacher Grade 6

Grade 6 Team Leader

Middle School Model United Nations Advisor (2011-2014)

Co-director MS play (2011- present)

Lead organizer for ISTA theatre festival (2012)

Korea International School Seoul, Korea; August 2008 -- June, 2011

English and Social Studies Teacher Grades 6-7

Middle School Model United Nations Advisor

Middle School Volleyball Coach

Co-led Middle School Debate Team. Created the Writing Gym.

Presented workshop on using technology in the classroom November 2009.

The American School of Bangkok Bangna, Thailand; Aug. 2004 – Aug. 2008

Head of English and Languages Department

English Teacher Grades 6-9; Global Issues Teacher Grade 12

Created and co-led Middle School Student Council. Teacher of the Month April ‘07, February ‘08

Coordinator, editor and contributor of the campus newspaper ASB Times. Created student campus magazine

Coach ASB Eagles swim team

Tyee High School Seattle, Washington; Sept. 2002 – June 2003

Math and Science Teacher Grades 9 and 10

Taught Grade 9-10 introductory science, including earth science, biology, physics and algebra

Active in school-wide science fair. Member of textbook selection committee. Trained in Step Up To Writing

Diversity Fair volunteer. Duties included classroom facilitation of guest speakers, organization of world food

Seattle Public Schools Seattle, Washington; Sept. 2001 – June 2002

Substitute Teacher Grades 6-8

Full-time substitute teacher for the Nesholm Foundation at three Seattle Public School middle schools

Asa Mercer Middle School Seattle, Washington; Sept. 2000 – Nov. 2000

Student Teacher Grades 6 and 7

Taught and prepared daily lesson plans in Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading and Journalism

Led and organized students in conducting interviews with community members for school newspaper

Team-teaching experience. Member of focus group on ATLAS program

Bangkok Christian College Bangkok, Thailand; Dec. 1997 – April 1999

Head Subject Teacher English Immersion Program Grade 2

Taught and prepared daily lesson plans in Grade 2 Language Arts, Math, Computers, Science and Art.

Created English Immersion Program Grade 2 curriculum. Managed after school drama program

Somapa School – Bangkok, Thailand; Sept. 1996 – Oct. 1997

English as a Second Language Teacher

Taught English as a Second Language to grades 1-3. Class size: 50 Prepared all classroom curriculum.

Designed and led a six week seminar on ESL teaching strategies for thirty Thai teachers

EDUCATION:

Antioch University Seattle – Seattle, Washington; Jan. 2000 – June 2001

Master of Arts Degree in Education and Washington State Teaching Certification Grades K-8

Produced a video documentary thesis project on the benefits of Service Learning, highlighting the interaction between students and their community.

State University of New York at Buffalo – Buffalo, New York; Sept. 1987 – June 1991

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

The Human Development Foundation– Bangkok impoverished neighborhoods; Sept. 2007 – June 2008

Volunteer English Tutor

Fremont Urban Neighborhood Coalition – Seattle, Washington; Sept. 1995 – Aug.1996

Committee Member

Actively involved in community issues concerning neighborhood improvements.

Responsible for the production of news releases on the Internet and local press. Produced video interviews.

Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) -Americorp – Spokane, Washington; April 1994 – May 1994

Volunteer

Developed programs in rural Washington state facilitating affordable housing, including grant writing. Co-led and organized presentations to local community members. Responsible for press releases.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

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SKILLS AND INTERESTS:

Published author: The New Normal: Tales from International School Teachers (2016)

Book editor. (2016)

Certified PADI SCUBA diver

Freelance editor for Newsademic, an international student newspaper (2008)

Proficiently speak Thai language.

Wrote and published article on mountain biking through Laos.

Member of 911 Media Arts Organization, Seattle.

Proficient in video production and editing techniques.

Managed my own contracting/carpentry business (2000-2004)

Musician - play bass guitar in active local band

Enjoy running, reading, writing, playing music and cycling